Life Orientation Grade 11 P1 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 11 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 LIFE ORIENTATION NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: ONE compulsory question (QUESTION 1) (20) SECTION B: TWO compulsory questions (QUESTIONS 2 and 3) (40) SECTION C: THREE questions (QUESTIONS 4, 5 and 6) – answer TWO (40) 2. Answer ALL the questions in SECTION A and SECTION B, and any TWO questions in SECTION C. 3. If you answer more than TWO questions in SECTION C, only the first TWO questions will be marked. 4. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 7. Write in FULL SENTENCES, except when you are asked to state, name, list or give one word/term. In SECTION C your answers must be written in PARAGRAPHS; points written as a list will not earn the marks for discussion. 8. The mark allocation for each question should guide you on the length and detail of your answers. For example, (2 x 2) (4) means that TWO facts or points are required, each worth TWO marks: one mark for the fact and one mark for an explanation or example. (2 x 4) (8) means that TWO points must each be discussed in depth, using examples. 9. Leave a line open between subsections of questions. 10. Write neatly and legibly with a blue or black pen. 11. The suggested time allocation is: SECTION A – 25 minutes; SECTION B – 45 minutes; SECTION C – 50 minutes. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION A (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 B. 1.1.1 Which ONE of the following is the best example of a SMART goal? A I want to do better at school this year. B I will become a famous musician one day. C I will improve my Mathematics mark from 48% to 60% by the November examination by doing 30 minutes of extra practice every school day. D I will try to study harder whenever I have free time. 1.1.2 The Chapter 9 institution that investigates complaints about maladministration and the abuse of power by government officials is the … A Public Protector. B Independent Electoral Commission. C Auditor-General. D Commission for Gender Equality. 1.1.3 The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) that some universities require from applicants assess … A physical fitness and health. B academic literacy, quantitative literacy and mathematics. C computer skills and typing speed. D personality type and career interests. 1.1.4 Which ONE of the following situations is an example of unequal power relations? A Two friends agree to take turns choosing the movie they watch. B A class elects its representative by secret ballot. C A supervisor threatens to fire a junior worker unless she works unpaid overtime. D A team captain listens to all the players before deciding on a tactic. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.1.5 Keeping egg-laying hens in small wire cages in which they cannot spread their wings is an example of … A organic farming. B inhumane farming. (5 x 1) (5) C conservation farming. D subsistence farming. 1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.2.1 The duty of government officials to explain their decisions and actions to the public and to take responsibility for them (1) 1.2.2 A structured programme that combines theory at a training provider with practical experience in a workplace and that leads to a registered qualification (1) 1.2.3 The habit of putting off or delaying tasks that should be done now, such as studying for a test (1) 1.2.4 The deliberate ending of the life of a person who is terminally ill, in order to end his or her suffering (1) 1.2.5 Showing respect for opponents, officials and the rules of the game, whether one wins or loses (5 x 1) (5) 1.3 Answer the following questions. Write your answers in full sentences. 1.3.1 Distinguish between biased and unbiased reporting in the media. (2 x 1) (2) 1.3.2 State TWO ways, other than voting, in which young people can take part in democratic processes in their communities. (2 x 1) (2) 1.4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. “JUST SEND ONE PICTURE” Zanele (16) met “Kyle” on a gaming app. He says he is 17 and in Grade 11 at a school in the next town, but his profile has only one photo and he never switches on his camera. After two weeks of flattering messages and gifts of airtime, he asked her to keep their chats secret from her parents, to send him a private photo and to meet him alone at a shopping mall on Saturday. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] 1.4.1 Identify TWO warning signs in the extract that Zanele may be a target of online grooming. (2 x 1) (2) 1.4.2 Explain ONE possible consequence for Zanele if she sends “Kyle” a private photo. (1 x 2) (2) 1.4.3 Advise Zanele on ONE responsible action she should take now. (1 x 2) (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION B (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences. QUESTION 2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. LOVE OR CONTROL? Lindiwe (17) has been dating Sbu (19) for six months. At first he was attentive and bought her small gifts. Now he checks her phone every evening, insists that she shares her live location with him and becomes angry when she replies late to his messages. He told her to stop playing netball because “the coach looks at you”. When she spends time with her friends, he says that they are a bad influence and that she only needs him. Lindiwe often watches short videos by a popular influencer who tells her followers that “if he doesn’t check your phone, he doesn’t really care”. She has begun to believe that Sbu’s jealousy proves how much he loves her. Her friend Ayesha has noticed that Lindiwe looks anxious, has stopped joining them at break and is falling behind with her assignments. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] 2.1 Define the term healthy relationship and state THREE characteristics of a healthy relationship. (1 + 3) (4) 2.2 Quote TWO controlling behaviours of Sbu from the extract. (2 x 1) (2) 2.3 Explain TWO ways in which social media content, such as the influencer’s videos, could shape teenagers’ values and beliefs about relationships. (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 Discuss TWO ways in which this relationship could harm Lindiwe’s well-being. (2 x 2) (4) 2.5 Recommend THREE ways in which Lindiwe could deal with the situation in a safe and assertive manner. In EACH answer, also indicate how the action would protect her well-being. (3 x 2) (6) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. A youth office in the fictional Thabana District counted the jobs advertised in local newspapers, on job websites and at the labour centre in 2024 and in 2026. Part of its report is shown below. TABLE A: JOBS ADVERTISED IN THABANA DISTRICT Occupation 2024 2026 Qualification usually required Electrician 120 210 Apprenticeship/TVET training and a trade test Plumber 90 150 Apprenticeship/TVET training and a trade test ICT support technician 80 170 TVET certificate or diploma in IT Registered nurse 140 175 Nursing degree or diploma Bank teller 110 55 NSC Call-centre agent 200 130 NSC General worker 260 240 No formal qualification [Examiner’s own data] FROM THE REPORT More banks now offer services through cellphone apps, and several companies have started to use automated “chatbots” to answer customers’ questions. At the same time, the district’s new solar farm and the expansion of the local hospital have created a demand for technical and health workers. Many local school-leavers still apply only for general-worker posts, because they cannot afford to study further or do not know about TVET colleges and learnerships. [Examiner’s own text] 3.1 Define the term job market. (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Identify the TWO occupations in TABLE A in which the NUMBER of advertised jobs decreased the most between 2024 and 2026. (2 x 1) (2) 3.3 Explain ONE reason, based on the report, for the decrease in the occupations named in QUESTION 3.2. (1 x 2) (2) 3.4 Discuss TWO advantages of studying at a TVET college for a learner who wants to become an electrician. (2 x 2) (4) 3.5 Discuss TWO socio-economic factors that may prevent young people in Thabana District from following the careers that are in demand. (2 x 2) (4) 3.6 Recommend THREE steps that Grade 11 learners could take during the next year to prepare themselves for careers that are in demand. In EACH answer, also indicate how the step would improve their chances of being employed. (3 x 2) (6) [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION C Answer any TWO questions in this section. Your responses must consist of PARAGRAPHS. Points written as a list will earn ONLY the marks for the facts stated. QUESTION 4 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. RUNNING ON EMPTY During the September holidays, Grade 11 learner Kagiso studied until 02:00 most nights, kept himself awake with energy drinks and began vaping “to calm down”. He skipped breakfast, stopped going to soccer practice and spent his breaks alone on his phone. When his marks did not improve, he told his cousin that “nothing matters anyway”. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on healthy lifestyle choices and psychological well-being under pressure. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR risky lifestyle choices, OTHER THAN those mentioned in the extract, that teenagers may make when they are under academic pressure. (4 x 1) (4) • Discuss FOUR ways in which a balanced lifestyle, which pays attention to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of life, could improve a teenager’s psychological well-being. (4 x 2) (8) • Critically discuss TWO ways in which friends and family could recognise and respond to warning signs that a teenager such as Kagiso is not coping. (2 x 4) (8) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 5 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. BREAKING THE SILENCE After a young mother was killed by her partner in the fictional town of Riverlea, hundreds of residents marched to the police station. Speakers said that many women in the town are abused by partners who control the household money and decide when they may leave the house. She called on men and boys to stop seeing violence against women as “a women’s issue”. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on gender-based violence (GBV) and unequal power relations. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR places or services where a survivor of GBV could get help or support. (4 x 1) (4) • Discuss FOUR effects of gender-based violence on survivors, their children and the community. (4 x 2) (8) • Critically discuss TWO ways in which men and boys could play an active role in preventing gender-based violence in their communities. (2 x 4) (8) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 6 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. DERBY DAY DISGRACE A regional soccer derby between two fictional clubs, Mabopane Stars and Rosslyn United, was abandoned after supporters threw bottles onto the field when the referee awarded a late penalty. Several fans were injured in fights outside the stadium. A week earlier, the same supporters had celebrated together in a fan park while watching the national team win an important match. [Examiner’s own extract. The clubs and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on sport, spectator behaviour and ethics in sport. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR causes of violent or aggressive behaviour among spectators at sports events. (4 x 1) (4) • Discuss FOUR ways in which violent spectator behaviour, such as that described in the extract, could affect the clubs, the sport and the wider community. (4 x 2) (8) • Critically discuss TWO measures that sports clubs and organisers could take to promote responsible behaviour among participants and spectators. (2 x 4) (8) [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved